From easily finding your friends, to turning meet-ups into planning brainstorms, explore the little moments that bring people together — with WeChat.

The best experiences are often those that are shared: meeting up for walks with a loved one, exploring a new city with your family, or joining old schoolmates for an overdue catch-up.

Nowadays, with everyone’s schedule so often packed and ever-changing, it can be hard for those meet-ups to run smoothly. Bad traffic, work delays or an unfamiliar neighborhood can mean that simply finding your friends is a challenge. Luckily, the solution is in your pocket.

Share Your Location, So the Fun Starts Faster

Has this ever happened to you when you plan a meet-up with a friend? They suggest a popular eatery, one that just opened in a new mall with a dozen entryways and exits. You arrive, but finding each other is a bit overwhelming.

In this scenario, you could message your friend, trying to describe your surroundings. Or play phone-tag, calling each other back and forth as you wander around. But that usually means the other person gets lost too, laughing as they try to decode your instructions. Meanwhile, the clock on your reservation is ticking.

The solution? It’s as simple as sharing your live location within WeChat. By showing your whereabouts directly in the chat with your friend, you’re saved the hassle of opening another map app. They’ll instantly be able to see where you are — even as you move around — highlighted on a clear onscreen map. Finding your way to each other goes from a headache to a breeze. That way, you spend more time chatting, not chasing each other.

Turn Meet-Ups Into Real-Life Hide-and-Seek

Sometimes though, adding an element of the chase is part of the fun. Sharing locations can kickstart that sense of play to meet-ups.

Apart from live location sharing, you can use WeChat to drop map pins on other hotspots, like cafes or cinemas. So if you’re hanging out as a group for the day, everyone gets a chance to share a specific place they’d like to visit. Seeing all the suggestions mapped out is a great way to plan out your meeting, expanding it from just one destination, to a whole series of spots to explore.

That’s the beauty of even the simplest of app features. With a little creativity, you’ll see they are more than just a tool meant for convenience. They can also be the source of joy that brings you closer than ever to loved ones.

Never Lose Your Friend: How Live Location Sharing Makes Every Meet-Up Better